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Japan's Sanae Takaichi Secures Large Majority in Surprise Snap Election Victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party projected to secure large majority in snap election, handing her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a majority Sunday, according to public broadcas.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party has projected a large majority in a snap election, securing a win for her ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Voters handed the LDP a majority on Sunday, according to public broadcasts. The results indicate a high-stakes gamble by Takaichi paid off, securing her position as prime minister.

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